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AAs the Day of the Dead approaches in Bolivia, bakers are helping those who remember loved ones who were lost this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic by creating loaves with the image of the deceased.
The bakers knead the dough and shape it into loaves in the shape of people, adding plaster faces. Known as “T’anta wawa”, Bolivians believe that they facilitate the journey of dead visitors.
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1 in many parts of Latin America, a time when families remember their deceased. With the region heavily affected by the coronavirus, this year will be particularly moving for many, and restrictions on social gatherings mean that it will be more difficult for the usual festivities to take place.
In a market in La Paz, Lourdes Vásquez installed an altar to remember a deceased colleague. He has a large coffin-shaped loaf that says “Covid-19 2020”, as well as fruits, drinks and snacks.
The bakers said some locals are also requesting bread in the likeness of health workers, to remember those who died fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Bolivia has reported more than 8,700 deaths from Covid-19.
“To remember our family members, we are making T’anta wawa,” said baker Marcelo Montano. “They represent the loved ones that we have lost and thanks to this (bread) we have them in our hearts … we remember them forever.”
Take a look at the following pictures:
Lourdes Vasquez arranges a coffin-shaped bread and other offerings on an altar honoring victims of the coronavirus disease in a market before Day of the Dead celebrations, in La Paz, Bolivia.
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